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AB05 HAB

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

237,836 mi
Last recorded237,836 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 HAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 237,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 230,152 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 230,152 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 228,617 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear offside park brake / nearside service brake just passed requirements

Fail 26 Feb 2016 228,617 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear offside park brake / nearside service brake just passed requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2015 225,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly rerishing on treds

Fail 23 Feb 2015 225,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly rerishing on treds

Pass 28 Feb 2014 223,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear spring assister slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 219,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 218,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2012 218,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 210,102 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 210,016 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 190,959 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 190,510 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 171,069 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AB05 HAB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB05 HAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB05 HAB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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